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Egypt threatens to void landmark peace treaty with Israel over troop deployments in Gaza

February 12, 2024

Egypt threatens to void landmark peace treaty with Israel over troop deployments in Gaza

Egypt has threatened to void a decades-long peace treaty if Israel begins a large-scale offensive on Rafah, where approximately 1.4 million Palestinians are sheltering.

UK parliamentary rights watchdog calls plan to send migrants to Rwanda incompatible with human rights

February 12, 2024

UK parliamentary rights watchdog calls plan to send migrants to Rwanda incompatible with human rights

The British government's plan to send migrants to Rwanda is facing criticism from a parliamentary watchdog, which considers it a breach of the UK's human rights obligations.

Nigerian bank CEO killed in Mojave Desert helicopter crash in California: 'Irreparable loss'

February 10, 2024

Nigerian bank CEO killed in Mojave Desert helicopter crash in California: 'Irreparable loss'

Access Bank Group CEO Herbert Wigwe was among six people who were killed in a helicopter crash Friday in the Mojave Desert, Nigerian officials say.

Collision between truck, bus kills at least 18 in Congolese capital

February 9, 2024

Collision between truck, bus kills at least 18 in Congolese capital

A bus reportedly collided with a truck Friday in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, killing 18 people aboard and leaving two others injured.

Alleged civilian massacre reported in Ethiopia as US calls for investigation

February 9, 2024

Alleged civilian massacre reported in Ethiopia as US calls for investigation

The U.S. is calling for the alleged massacre of civilians in Ethiopia's Amhara region to be investigated amid reports that over 80 people were killed.

US returns stolen royal artifacts to Ghana 150 years after British looting

February 9, 2024

US returns stolen royal artifacts to Ghana 150 years after British looting

Seven royal artifacts looted by British colonial forces from Ghana's Asante kingdom 150 years ago have been returned and presented to the kingdom, officials say.

13 Sudanese migrants dead, 27 missing after boat sinks in Mediterranean

February 8, 2024

13 Sudanese migrants dead, 27 missing after boat sinks in Mediterranean

At least 13 Sudanese migrants have been confirmed dead and 27 others have been reported missing after a small metal boat carrying them sank off the Tunisian coast Thursday.

Man accused of killing girlfriend in Massachusetts escapes police custody in Kenya

February 8, 2024

Man accused of killing girlfriend in Massachusetts escapes police custody in Kenya

A man wanted for allegedly killing his girlfriend in Massachusetts and leaving her body at a Boston airport escaped from police custody in Kenya, officials say.

South Africa bars leftist presidential speech crashers from State of the Nation address

February 6, 2024

South Africa bars leftist presidential speech crashers from State of the Nation address

A South African Court upheld Tuesday a ban on leaders of the Economic Freedom Fighters party from President Cyril Ramaphosa's State of the Nation address in Cape Town.

Regional authority condemns Senegal's presidential election delay

February 6, 2024

Regional authority condemns Senegal's presidential election delay

The Economic Community of West African States on Tuesday castigated Senegal's decision to delay its coming presidential election by 10 months.